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James P. McGovern

U.S. Representative · Massachusetts, District 2

  • Democrat
  • Since 1997
  • Tenure: 4+ terms

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As of 2026-10-19 · Methodology 2026.10.1

Contact info

  • Capitol office

    370 Cannon House Office Building Washington DC 20515-2102

    202-225-6101

  • District offices

    Leominster · Northampton · Worcester

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  • Capitol office: 370 Cannon House Office Building Washington DC 20515-2102 · 202-225-6101
  • 24 Church St., Room 27, Leominster, MA, 01453 · 978-466-3552
  • 94 Pleasant St., Northampton, MA, 01060 · 413-341-8700
  • 12 E. Worcester St., Suite 1, Worcester, MA, 01604 · 508-831-7356

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Scorecard

Voting Record

62.5/ 100

Ranked 102 of 215 in the House minority

How this score is calculated:

  • Roll calls cast

    443 of 445 while seated (99.6%)

    86th percentile in cohort · 30 % weight

  • Substantive bills sponsored

    20 of 20 sponsored · 23.6 points

    53rd percentile in cohort · 70 % weight

  • Bills enacted

    0 sponsored · 2 cosponsored

    1 passed a chamber · 0 reported · 19 introduced

Promise Adherence

0 of 5 promises scored

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How this score is calculated:

  • Reviewed promises

    0 scored of 5 needed

    0 promises from 0 sources this term

  • Days in office this term

    669 days (180 needed)

  • Promise capture coverage

    0 of 3 source kinds settled

Impact History (coming soon)

0 of 10 matched votes

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How this score is calculated:

  • Matched votes

    0 of 10 needed

  • District opinion cells

    0 snapshots frozen

    Needs ≥ 25 verified respondents and a lean ≥ 0.15

Approval Rating

0 of 1 public poll on record

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How this score is calculated:

  • Public polls averaged

    0 of 1 needed

  • Polls on file for this officeholder

    None recorded yet

  • Most recent fieldwork

    No poll on record

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Recent activity

DateActionPolicyStatus
2026-04-30Voted nay on “On Agreeing to the Amendment”Agreed toHR 7567 — Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026Active
2026-04-30Voted nay on “On Agreeing to the Amendment”Agreed toHR 7567 — Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026Active
2026-04-30Voted nay on “On Agreeing to the Amendment”FailedHR 7567 — Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026Active
2026-04-30Voted nay on “On Agreeing to the Resolution”PassedSCONRES 33 — A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035.Passed 2026-04-29
2026-04-30SponsoredHR 4167 — Expanding Access to Lending Options ActProposed
2026-04-30SponsoredHRES 1249 — Unhoused Persons Bill of RightsProposed
2026-04-29Voted nay on “On Passage”PassedS 1318 — Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration ActActive
2026-04-29Voted nay on “On Agreeing to the Resolution”PassedHRES 1224 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7567) to provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2031, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2616) to require public elementary and middle schools that receive funds under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to obtain parental consent before changing a minor’s gender markers, pronouns, or preferred name on any school form or sex-based accommodations, including locker rooms or bathrooms; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 33) setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1318) to direct the American Battle Monuments Commission to establish a program to identify American-Jewish servicemembers buried in United States military cemeteries overseas under markers that incorrectly represent their religion and heritage, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1346) to amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for Reid Vapor Pressure under that Act, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.Passed 2026-04-29
2026-04-29Voted nay on “On Ordering the Previous Question”PassedHRES 1224 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7567) to provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2031, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2616) to require public elementary and middle schools that receive funds under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to obtain parental consent before changing a minor’s gender markers, pronouns, or preferred name on any school form or sex-based accommodations, including locker rooms or bathrooms; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 33) setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1318) to direct the American Battle Monuments Commission to establish a program to identify American-Jewish servicemembers buried in United States military cemeteries overseas under markers that incorrectly represent their religion and heritage, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1346) to amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for Reid Vapor Pressure under that Act, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.Passed 2026-04-29
2026-04-29SponsoredHR 8588 — Housing FIRST ActProposed
2026-04-28SponsoredHRES 288 — Expressing the sense that there should be established a "National Garifuna Immigrant Heritage Month" in April to celebrate the great contributions of Americans of Garifuna immigrant heritage in the United States who have enriched the history of the Nation.Proposed
2026-04-27Voted yea on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended”PassedHR 227 — Clergy ActPassed 2026-10-20
2026-04-27Voted yea on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended”PassedHR 7959 — IRS Whistleblower Program Improvement ActActive
2026-04-27SponsoredHR 8531 — Farmland for Farmers Act of 2026Proposed
2026-04-27SponsoredHR 2368 — Raise the Age Act of 2025Proposed
2026-04-23Voted nay on “On Passage”PassedHR 5587 — HEATS ActActive
2026-04-23SponsoredHR 8488 — AI Data Center Site Selection Transparency Act of 2026Proposed
2026-04-23SponsoredHRES 1212 — Expressing support for the staff of public, school, academic, and special libraries in the United States and the essential services those libraries provide to communities, recognizing the need for funding commensurate with the broad scope of social service and community supports provided by libraries, preserving the right of all citizens of the United States to freely access information and resources in their communities, supporting a strong union voice for library workers, and defending the civil rights of library staff.Proposed
2026-04-23SponsoredHR 5068 — MORE ActProposed
2026-04-23SponsoredHR 6766 — Essential Caregivers Act of 2025Proposed
2026-04-23SponsoredHRES 1210 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in support of the International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) nuclear security role.Proposed
2026-04-22Voted nay on “On Passage”PassedHR 6387 — FIRE ActActive
2026-04-22Voted yea on “On Motion to Recommit”FailedHR 6387 — FIRE ActActive
2026-04-22Voted nay on “On Passage”PassedHR 4690 — Reliable Federal Infrastructure ActActive
2026-04-22Voted yea on “On Motion to Recommit”FailedHR 4690 — Reliable Federal Infrastructure ActActive
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